Effect of Prestige Issue on the Main Character in the Necklace

Sadia Asif Syed, Dr. Safia Asad

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between prestige and social life by examining the main character's experience in the Necklace short tale, deciphering the symbolism of the necklace, and elaborating on how the lifestyle shown in the story relates to individuals in this era. The qualitative analysis used in this literary work study is content analysis. The conclusion shows that Mathilde's life is significantly impacted by prestige in The Necklace. Owing to her lofty goals, she tries her hardest to achieve them even though they are beyond her capabilities, which ultimately leads to her foolishness and demise. The necklace represents dishonesty. It suddenly dawns on her that all the glitz she craves is unreal. She loses sight of the fact that genuine self - esteem is modesty and integrity. There are parallels between this current era and the Necklace. Individuals are overly preoccupied with wealth, status, and self - worth. Using social media and credit payment systems, people compete to gain a wonderful image and become prestigious in society. People in civilizations are greatly impacted by prestige. But with the resources at our disposal, we must be reasonable in what we can accomplish.

Keywords: prestige, symbol, lifestyle, the necklace, main character

How to Cite?: Sadia Asif Syed, Dr. Safia Asad, "Effect of Prestige Issue on the Main Character in the Necklace", Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 739-743, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24909145221, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24909145221